Plays and sounds like an instrument that costs twice the money. I would suggest that you replace original strings.

I was looking for a low-priced, but not junk classical acoustic. I already own a Washburn D10SCE standard steel-string and love it, so I figured I'd give Washburn another shot. This is a great guitar for the beginning classical guitarist or someone getting into classical fingerstyle. Fingerstyle is so much easier on a wide, flat neck! As other reviews state, you need to change the strings (I use D'Addario Pro Arte)and the sound just opens up. My guitar's neck has some small spots where the stain looks washed-off and the fretwork, while not terrible, isn't great...a few rough edges on some frets. But you have to consider the cost of the instrument when evaluating the finish work. The nut and saddle are cut well and the tuners don't slip. String height is perfect, IMO. It plays well, sounds great and I expect to enjoy it for a long time. BTW: The Washburn GC77 case is perfect for this guitar.

I spent some time looking for an inexpensive, but good quality classical guitar. I read reviews and tried different ones. I finally decided on this one, and was not disappointed. For the money, this is the best one I played. It is even made with the woods that are recommended in a high end classical guitar (spruce top, rosewood back & sides, etc), and the guitar comes close to sounding like the same.

I love playing & practicing on it.

I bought this guitar a few weeks ago and haven't been able to put it down. I'm new at playing classical guitar and wanted a quality guitar at a reasonable price. This Washburn C80S Madrid certainly fit the bill. Its a well made nicely finished guitar with a great sound. It compares well to much more expensive guitars. I'm glad I settled on this one. Its a beauty.

Wonderful guitar. IF you are wanting to start playing the classical guitar here is the one for YOU. I started out playing accoustic and decided I would like to try the classical my wonderful boyfriend got me is guitar its sound it very smooth the workmanship is great. The only bad thing I have to say is I didnt like the strings that came on it so I canged them and WOW what a great guitar. I promise you will not be disappointed. My guitar instructor reccommends it to everyone that walks into the studio.